1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 37

Children Everyone ina vehicle needsprotection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadian provincesays children upto some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child's bones are so small that a hip regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will likely beover the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child's abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough €or one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint. 1-30